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Home My WebLink About1965 02 01 Village Council Regular Minutes PRCCEEDINGS AT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETnm VILLAGE OF NORTH ORIANDO, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 1, 1965 The Village Council of the Village of North Orlando, Florida, met in regular session on February 1, 1965, at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by r{ayor VanEepoel. On roll call the follOwing were present: Councilmen Tilson, 'V'Tetz and Brown and Mayor VanEepoel - absent, Councilman Rhodes. The minutes of the regular Council meeting on January 4, 1965 'Were approved as read. The minutes of the Special Council meeting of January 22, 1965, were approved with the following correction - Paragraph 4 changed to read "annexation of unincorporated area ~ of the Village." The treasurer's report \1as given as follows: Balance General Fund 1/4/6$ Checks draw Deposits Balance 2./1/65 4248.33 443.97 ll40.69 4940.05 Road and Bridge Fund balance 561.60 TIle follovr.ing bills were submitted for payment: Clanton's Esso station Robert Kramer - bookkeeping Engel's Altamonte Garage TO'hlIl Garage 17.67 2-5.00 3.00 1$0 1.00 Motion to pay the bills as submitted was made by Mr. Wetz and seconded by Mr. Tilson. Motion was unanimously approved by council. l-fr. Wetz reported that he had attended the meeting of the Seminole County Humane Society. They do not have a shelter although they are now trying to obtain at least five acres of land, by donation, to build one. They have information that once they have a charter and the land to build, there is a benefactress in California willing to donate t,p3,000 tOW-lard the building. No definite time or place has been set for the next meeting, but notice will te sent out to those interested. Reporting on Roads & Bridges, Mr. Bro'lm. stated that it would take 45 posts and 7 IlRead Closed by order of Police Department" signs to block off the roads discussed relative to dumping of rubbish. Mr. Tilson stated that he understood the telephone Gompany will donate surplus posts of this type if requested. 1^'.r. Brow will contact Hr. Bob Sheddon of the Southern Bell Telephone Company. He lvill also discuss with the North Orlando Company whether this would cause any problem with OlVners of vacant property in the Ranches. Mr. Brown reported that he had checked Hayes Road and it is badly in need of repair. One section 't'iill require sandbagging and the road will need clay fill and grading. He stated approximately 300 sandbags will be needed, as well as cement and labor of two men to fill the bags and place them. He reported he had received a quotation of 14~ per bag but \;Quld try to get a better price if 211/65 page 2. possible. He further reported that grading and filling had been done on ranch roads where required. Councilman Brown. stated that the traffic signs have been delivered, except for 1 channel post, caps and bolts. As soon as these are received the signs will be erected. }1otion was made by l-ir. Brown that the Village purchase 300 sandbags at the lowest possible price, purchase necessary cement &ld hire laborers as required to do the sandbagging on Hayes Road. Motion was seconded by Mr. Wetz and unanimously approved by Council. 11r. Tilson reported that two bids had been received on Village Liability Insurance - one for approxL~~tely $800.00 and the other for approximately $250.00. After discussion, it ~Tas agreed that 111'. Tilson would contact the $800.00 bidder for an explanation of the i.r.i.de yariance and would also contact AI Davis Insurance Agency for an additional Bid. Mr. Tilson stated that Hanna-Closson Agency did not wish to bid on this at this time. Mr. Tilson advised that a serious situation exists in the Village involving one Bruce Dean, age 17, who has, without anj" authorization, been assuming identity as a Volunteer Fire Department member and member of the Police Department. Mr. Tilson requested that Mr. Dean be advised to cease and desist from assuming authority relative to the Police or Fire Departments with notification that if he does not he will be served with a summons for impersonating an officer. The Police Department -vJill so advise him. Councilman Brown, on behalf of the Fire Department stated he wished to thank the Police Department for their cooperation and valuable assistance in controlling traffic on the occasion of the recent fires. itlith regard to the fires, Mr. Brown stated they were apparently of an incendiary nature and the Fire Department and the Forestry Service are still investi- gating them. Mayor VanEepoel read the bids received from Strickland-:Horrison, Holler Chevrolet and Seminole CO~Ulty Motors on a police car. After lengthy discussion it was the concensus of opinion that a great many of the optionals listed were not absolutely necessary at t his time and it was agreed that letters would be sent to the interested dealers requesting them to quote on basic four-door models with all standard equipment except: 352 cu in (ar ecp.ivalent) engine, 250 hp 8 cyl Standard transmission 1 speed automatic windshield wiperw Heavy duty (55 amp) alternator Emergency Flashers 8:1$ x 15 4 ply tires front seat belts Heavy duty battery Standard brakes calibrated speedometer 2 mile increment Heavy duty front and rear black rubber mats Heavy duty cooli!lg system Heater Oil filter ivi th replaceable element . 2/1/65 Page 3 Pending purchase of a new pOlice car it was agreed to renew insurance coverage on the present police car with Griffen, Harper S; Arnold Insurance Agenc:r. This coverage is due to expire 2/6/65. Hr. Wetz reported that two disabled cars are parked on rights of "ray in the Village and constitute a driving hazard. Patrolman viilcox ~nll attend to removal of same. Motion was made by Mr. vTetz to up-date the Village Tax rolls with a clerical expense of not more than ~50.00 authorized. Mttion was seconded by Mr. Tilson and unanimously approved by Council. Motion was made by Mr. Tilson to obtain copies of t't"lO plats which "rere not included when the plat book was originally prepared. Motion was seconded by Mr. Brown and unanimously approved by Council. Mrs. VanEepoel reported on the Florida league of Municipalities luncheon for Seminole County Mayors, which she attended on Friday, Jal'lUary 29, relative to Florida Annexation laws. She stated that the provision providing for annexation by municipalities of areas with less than ten registered electors is being contested as unconstitutional and the Florida League is making certain proposals regarding this. They are proposing adding to this section of the statutes the provision that immediate police and fire service must be provided any such annexed area and wi thin 12 to 18 months sewage and all municipal services must be provided. More information relative to annexation 'tiLll be forthcoming at a later date. Mrs. VanEepoel and Hr. Tilson will attend the Florida League of Nunicipalities Conference in Orlando on February 14 - 16, with registration fee of $5..00 each to be paid by the Village. Mr. Brown reported that the Fire Department will build and erect a bulletin board for the Village but wtill required a sheet of Homosote for the back board. ~~. HaroldWi1kes volunteered to obtain the Homosote. There was a discussion relative to occupational license for Charles Chip distributor. Mr. Tilson will check into this further. Mr. Harold Wilkes requested an occupational license -without charge - as a disabled veteran under Florida Statutes. Same was approved. On motion of Mr. Tilson, seconded by Mr. ~1etzJ meeting 't'las adjourned. Respectfully submitted, /1. '1--' /.::J {jtf/'t_.,4'LCJ..J V\" /'~f:.:~ , Village Clerk